Ashby, Minnesota
Ashby: City in Grant County, Minnesota, United States of America
About
Ashby is a city located in the county of Grant in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 446 and a population density of 292 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 444 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Ashby
| Population : | 444 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Grant County |
| Postal code : | 56309 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 218 |
| Area : | 1.53 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,296 feet / 395 meters |
| Time Zone : | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time : | 01:05:51 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 290 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.45% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Ashby is located at 46°5'35"N 95°49'3"W (46.0930200, -95.8175500).
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Official website of Ashby
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Ashby decreased by 0.45% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 446 | - | census |
| 2011 | 441 | -1.13% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 437 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 437 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 435 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 431 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 436 | 1.15% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 436 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 440 | 0.91% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 441 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 444 | 0.68% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 25,069 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 24,655 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 1.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 24,941 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 24,662 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 26.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.0% |
| White only, percent : | 96.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.2% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 94.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,700 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.3% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 10,318 |
Ashby zip code is 56309.
County name: Grant, County
fips: 27051
Ashby, City of Ashby
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 10,318 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 68.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $130,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,150 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $417 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $727 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 51 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 9,141 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.69 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 83.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 70.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 86.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 51.3% |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 860,227 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 284,408 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $11,616 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 31.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $48,714 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $23,721 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.3% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 360 |
| 2019 total employment : | 4,222 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 162,859 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 2.6% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 1,351 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,766 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,075 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 450 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 58 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,642 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 211 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,484 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 95.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 257.97 |
People born in Ashby (1)
American school teacher Agnes Lynne was born in Ashby
Schools in Ashby
College & universities near Ashby, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 173559 | Minnesota State Community and Technical College | Fergus Falls (MN) | 56537-1000 |
| 172918 | Alexandria Technical & Community College | Alexandria (MN) | 56308 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Ashby, MN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DLK | Detroit Lakes | 116 Pioneer Street | RAIL |
| SPL | Staples | First & Fourth Aves | RAIL |
| FAR | Fargo | 420 4th Street North | RAIL |
Post offices near Ashby
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Ashby Post Office | Ashby (MN) | 56309 |
| Dalton Post Office | Dalton (MN) | 56324 |
| Evansvill Post Office | Evansville (MN) | 56326 |
| Elbow Lak Post Office | Elbow Lake (MN) | 56531 |
| Barr Post Office | Barrett (MN) | 56311 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Ashby , Massachusetts city in Grant County, Minnesota, United States of America with a population of 3,204 people.
Other cities in Grant County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Grant County , MN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Elbow Lake | 1,144 | City in and county seat of Grant County, Minnesota, United Statesn |
| Hoffman | 688 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Herman | 445 | City in Grant County, Minnesota, United States |
| Barrett | 414 | City in Grant County, Minnesota, United States |
| Erdahl | 355 | Township in Grant County, Minnesota |
| Wendell | 165 | City in Grant County, Minnesota, United States |
| Norcross | 71 | City in Grant County, Minnesota |
